👉 The term "iguanodontoid" is a scientific name for an extinct genus of dinosaurs. It was first proposed by paleontologist John William James in 1962 and it refers to the type species, Iguanodon. The name comes from the Latin word "iguus," meaning "duck," as it resembles a duck-like shape. This group of dinosaurs were known for their large size (up to 40 feet long) and their specialized diet consisting mainly of meat